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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
4
A reflective quotation pairs George Washington Carver’s view of nature as God’s speech with Ecclesiastes 2 chapters 9 and 10 describing Solomon’s pursuit of wisdom and pleasure as his reward for toil. The combined text juxtaposes science, faith, and personal achievement.
The article argues for a voluntary OECD code restricting bribes and political meddling by multinational firms. It praises noninterference and fair treatment by host nations while opposing detailed country by country profit and wage disclosures, favoring geographic area reporting instead. It notes benefits of development and employment but warns overregulation could spur retreat by companies.
An American Cancer Society survey reports teen girls 13 to 17 increased smoking from 22 percent in 1969 to 27 percent in 1976, with heavy smoking rising from 10 to 40 percent. Young adults 18 to 35 show small overall growth, but heavy smoking climbs from 51 to 61 percent. The rise among pregnant women risks babies.
William F Buckley notes the Bicentennial as central planning and a flop while Clare Boothe Luce proposed sending core American documents to state capitals. New York guards the Great Sail on July Fourth with ships off Verrazano Bridge expected to attract ten million live viewers and a hundred million on TV if weather cooperates.
The Hudson barges to host a floating museum tracing New York’s Revolutionary era. From June 3 at the Southport Sea Museum it sails the waterways, looping through cities and towns as five exhibitions explore social dissent, armed rebellion, Reconstruction, and enduring institutions. Contact the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission for inquiries.
Paul Harvey argues Americans tire of political scandal and seek leaders to admire. He recalls controversies involving Mills Hays Schiff and others, noting a public urge for higher ideals despite human flaws. The columnist predicts voter backlash against incumbents and suggests Carter could benefit if he appears Mr Clean while inspiring both saints and sinners.
Kenneth Towsey, director of the Rhodesian Information Office in Washington, argues Rhodesia is mischaracterized as an outlaw state. He cites lack of dialogue, asserts Rhodesia’s security forces have a black majority, and defends Prime Minister Ian Smith amid international hostility and a long running boycott.
Washington report notes Ambassador and former Senator John Sherman Cooper as a prospective Ford VP pick. Cooper's long record includes Foreign Relations work, Senate service, and diplomacy in India Nepal and East Germany. His Kentucky roots and close ties to the President bolster his candidacy amid political maneuvering.
A Washington reporter notes a surge of fraud schemes in spring. Elderly victims, including a Virginia woman who paid $100 to a phony charity fixer, face scams by the Williamson crime clan and others. Police urge caution and verify offers before paying for work or services.
Carter tells the United Nations that an alliance transcending regions and ideologies is needed for mankind’s safe passage to the 21st century. The appeal targets industrial nations to halt providing atomic reactors to non nuclear nations.
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